- Fatliquors
Licrol FOS
basic fatliquor
Chemical composition
high quality sulphited fish oil
Active matter
approx. 85 %
Appearance
brown transparent oil
pH - value (1:10)
6.0 - 8.0
Charge
anionic
Stability
highly stable to acids and salts under usual tannery conditions, stable in chrome liquors
Dilution
combinations with other fatliquors have to be stirred thoroughly before dilution, dilution method: 1 : 3 with water of 50 °C – 60 °C
Field of application
High quality sulphited fish oil which is used for the chrome tanning, chrome retanning and in the main fatliquoring for soft garment and upholstery leather.
Properties
- excellent softness
- typical touch and softness of sulphited fish oils
- only insignificant trend to yellowing
- pleasant odour
Application
Licrol FOS can be added to the chrome tanning and retanning baths. The combination of Licrol FOS and Licrol SB 114 is very suitable for the upholstery crust. For garment leathers Licrol FOS should be used along with Licrol LEC and Licrol PP.
Chrome tannage
Licrol FOS
0.5 % - 2.0 %
Chrome retannage
Licrol FOS
0.5 % - 2.0 %
Garment / Upholstery main fatliquoring
Licrol FOS
Licrol SB 114
Licrol LEC
2.0 % - 4.0 %
6.0 % - 10.0 %
2.0 % - 3.0 %
Remark
Licrol FOS is a technical emulsion and variations in colour and viscosity can happen. The properties for application are not touched by this.
Storage temperature
Storage at temperatures between 5 °C and 40 °C.
Shelf life
Up to 6 months in the original sealed packing.
Usage
Stir before use.
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